New Delhi [India]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 77th death anniversary.
Taking to X, PM Modi stated, “Tributes to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. His ideals motivate us to build a developed India. I also pay tributes to all those martyred for our nation and recall their service as well as sacrifices.”
Tributes to Pujya Bapu on his Punya Tithi. His ideals motivate us to build a developed India. I also pay tributes to all those martyred for our nation and recall their service as well as sacrifices.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 30, 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also honored Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, highlighting his contributions to cleanliness, self-reliance, and rural empowerment.
“On behalf of the grateful nation, I pay my tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, the leading figure of the Indian freedom movement, who popularized the Indian values of truth, non-violence, and fight against injustice across the world, on his death anniversary. Mahatma Gandhi strengthened the freedom movement by binding the country in the thread of unity. His thoughts towards cleanliness, self-reliance, and empowerment of rural India will continue to inspire the countrymen,” Shah posted on X.
India commemorates Martyrs’ Day on January 30 each year to honor Mahatma Gandhi’s sacrifice and his contributions to the nation’s freedom struggle.
On this occasion, the National Archives of India (NAI) and the National Gandhi Museum (NGM), in collaboration with the National Film Archives of India and Prasar Bharati Archives, have organized a special exhibition titled “Journey of the Mahatma: Through His Own Documents.”
The exhibition, inaugurated by Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, Mahatma Gandhi’s granddaughter and Chairman of the National Gandhi Museum, takes place at the Exhibition Hall of the National Gandhi Museum, Rajghat, New Delhi.
This meticulously curated display offers a unique opportunity to explore Gandhi’s life and legacy. It features a combination of rare photographs, official documents, audio recordings, video clips, and personal correspondences, portraying his journey from Porbandar to his instrumental role in India’s independence movement.
The exhibition consists of 30 panels showcasing significant moments from Gandhi’s life, including his education in England, his formative years in South Africa, and his leadership during major events such as the Champaran Satyagraha, Dandi March, and Quit India Movement. It also highlights his efforts toward social justice, communal harmony, and the eradication of untouchability, along with his final attempts to maintain peace during Partition.
This collection of archival materials captures Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence, justice, and peace. The exhibition will be open to the public for a limited time, inviting citizens, students, historians, and Gandhi enthusiasts to gain deeper insights into his life and enduring impact.
On January 30, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse at Gandhi Smriti in Birla House, just months after India’s independence.